Air Forces comparison: 
Djibouti vs 
Gabon
Djibouti operates 17 active military aircraft vs 25 for Gabon.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
DjiboutiWorld #114
3.0
AIRS Index / 100
Djibouti leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories
GabonWorld #116
2.9
Djibouti
Gabon
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Djibouti | Gabon | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Djibouti Air Force | Gabonese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 25 | 🇬🇦 1.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 6 | 🇬🇦 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 24.0 % | 🇬🇦 |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 10 | 🇬🇦 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 35 % | France · 84 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 16 | 🇬🇦 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 3 | 🇩🇯 2.3× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or Gabon?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Djibouti's 17, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Djibouti or Gabon?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or Gabon?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Djibouti's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or Gabon?
Djibouti has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Gabon's 3.
How do the Djibouti and Gabon air forces compare in size?
Djibouti's air force is 2.3 times larger than Gabon's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 3).